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Perfumes like Bal d'Afrique

Byredo Bal d'Afrique is unisex, about €150–250 for a full bottle. A joyful Paris party with African inspiration, citrus, marigold and vetiver. Notes: bergamot, neroli, marigold, violet, vetiver, cedar. Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe.

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1. Tom Ford Private BlendNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Neroli Portofino

   Neroli and citrus on the Italian Riviera, a yacht in the sun. Shares neroli, bergamot with Bal d'Afrique.

   Notes: neroli, bergamot, lemon, mandarin, amber · Moderate · lasts up to 4h · spring, summer · office-safe
2. Frédéric MalleNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Eau de Magnolia

   Fresh magnolia and bergamot over vetiver, a garden after rain. Shares bergamot, vetiver, cedar with Bal d'Afrique.

   Notes: magnolia, bergamot, vetiver, cedar, amber · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
3. Roja ParfumsNicheFor men€€€€
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   Elysium Pour Homme

   Grapefruit, vetiver and ambergris, fresh and successful. Shares bergamot, vetiver, cedar with Bal d'Afrique.

   Notes: grapefruit, lime, bergamot, vetiver, apple, ambergris, cedar · Strong · lasts 8h+ · spring, summer · office-safe
4. Vilhelm ParfumerieNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Basilico & Fellini

   Basil, lemon and vetiver in an Italian film garden. Shares vetiver, bergamot with Bal d'Afrique.

   Notes: basil, lemon, cardamom, vetiver, bergamot, clove · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
5. Maison Francis KurkdjianNicheFor women€€€
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   À la Rose

   Two hundred fresh roses with a touch of citrus, bright and romantic. Shares bergamot, cedar, violet with Bal d'Afrique.

   Notes: rose, bergamot, cedar, musk, violet, orange · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
6. Le LaboNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Bergamote 22

   Sunny bergamot and grapefruit over vetiver, an elegant morning cologne. Shares bergamot, vetiver with Bal d'Afrique.

   Notes: bergamot, grapefruit, petitgrain, amber, vetiver · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
7. DiptyqueNicheUnisex€€€
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   Vetyverio

   Clean earthy vetiver with citrus and geranium, a crisp white shirt in summer. Shares vetiver, bergamot with Bal d'Afrique.

   Notes: vetiver, citrus, geranium, nutmeg, bergamot, clove · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
8. Floris LondonNicheFor men€€€
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   No. 89

   Lavender, neroli and sandalwood, a classic English gentleman. Shares neroli, bergamot with Bal d'Afrique.

   Notes: lavender, neroli, bergamot, sandalwood, oakmoss · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe

Before buying a full bottle, try a sample of two or three of these for a few days. Niche perfume changes a lot on skin.